Fake News Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 10: Spotting fake news and false claims online · Set 607 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Stop, check, ask): Warning signs: ALL CAPS and !!!, “Share before deleted!”, no source or date, too good to be true, a prize you never won, asks for a password or OTP. Good signs: a named source, a clear date, trusted sites agree, facts you can check, no pressure to share. Never share passwords, OTPs or your address. Show strange messages to a trusted adult.

1. 1.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The library page shows it opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
2. 2.True or false: “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “a clear date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” is more trustworthy. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “asks for a password” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “WIN A FREE PHONE!!! Click now and enter your password!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
7. 7.❓ You are not sure if a news post is true. What helps most? (a) trust the photo (b) share it to ask (c) check trusted sources (d) believe the title
8. 8.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Schools closed for a month! Forward to 10 groups now!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
9. 9.😱 A headline says “SHOCKING!!! You won’t believe this!” This is… (a) a warning sign (b) a trusted source (c) a fact (d) proof it is true
10. 10.True or false: “no source or date” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “a named source” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a clear date (b) a prize you never won (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) no source or date
13. 13.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) no source or date (b) no pressure to share (c) asks for your OTP (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
14. 14.📲 A message says, “Forward this to 10 people or bad luck!” What is the best step? (a) add more people (b) don’t forward it (c) forward it fast (d) reply angrily
15. 15.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a named source? (a) a good sign (b) a warning sign
16. 16.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” (a) likely fake (b) more trustworthy
17. 17.True or false: “The science textbook and an encyclopedia both say the Moon has no light of its own.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) a named source (b) too good to be true (c) a prize you never won (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) asks for a password (c) “Share before deleted!” (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
20. 20.True or false: “The city bus page, dated 2 June, says route 21 changes from Monday.” is likely fake. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Shocking! Eat this one fruit and never fall ill again!” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) no source or date (b) a named source (c) no pressure to share (d) facts you can check
23. 23.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) calm, clear words (b) a clear date (c) trusted sites agree (d) a prize you never won
24. 24.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: too good to be true? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
25. 25.True or false: “calm, clear words” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧒 Someone you don’t know online asks for your home address. What do you do? (a) share it (b) tell a trusted adult (c) share a nearby place (d) keep chatting
27. 27.Which of these is a warning sign of a fake claim? (a) trusted sites agree (b) a clear date (c) facts you can check (d) asks for a password
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) calm, clear words (b) asks for a password (c) asks for your OTP (d) ALL CAPS and !!!
29. 29.🛡️ Likely fake, or more trustworthy? “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” (a) more trustworthy (b) likely fake
30. 30.🔐 A message says you won a prize and asks for your password. What do you do? (a) click the link (b) forward it to friends (c) send the password (d) tell a parent
31. 31.True or false: “ALL CAPS and !!!” is a warning sign of a fake claim. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPS and !!! (b) asks for your OTP (c) facts you can check (d) no source or date
33. 33.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: a strange web address? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
34. 34.Which of these is a good sign of a true claim? (a) “Share before deleted!” (b) asks for your OTP (c) too good to be true (d) facts you can check
35. 35.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: asks for your OTP? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
36. 36.True or false: “The school website lists sports day as 12 December.” is likely fake. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🛡️ Warning sign or good sign: facts you can check? (a) a warning sign (b) a good sign
38. 38.True or false: “Your account will be deleted. Send your OTP to save it.” is more trustworthy. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: ““Share before deleted!”” is a good sign of a true claim. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a named source (b) a clear date (c) a prize you never won (d) trusted sites agree

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